Dr. Kunal Kumar Gupta

Dr Kunal Kumar Gupta is a Consultant Gastroenterologist in Kolkata with 11 years of clinical experience, currently practising at Manipal Hospital, EM Bypass and Manipal Hospital, Mukundapur.

He specialises in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, inflammatory bowel disease, liver disorders, GI bleeding, and functional bowel conditions, with international clinical exposure through the Medical Training Initiative at Medway Maritime Hospital, UK, where he worked in Gastroenterology and Acute Medicine at the ST3 level.

He consults in English, Hindi, and Bengali.

Area of Expertise

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy

Patients requiring endoscopic evaluation and intervention for upper and lower gastrointestinal conditions are managed by Dr Kunal Kumar Gupta with a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures:

• Upper GI endoscopy for oesophageal, gastric, and duodenal conditions
• Colonoscopy for colonic evaluation and cancer screening
• Polypectomy for colorectal polyp removal
• Argon plasma coagulation for mucosal lesions
• Haemoclipping for gastrointestinal bleeding control

GI Bleeding Management

Patients with acute and chronic gastrointestinal bleeding are assessed and managed with endoscopic and medical interventions:

• Endoscopic variceal ligation for oesophageal varices
• Sclerotherapy for variceal bleeding control
• Non-variceal upper GI bleeding management
• Lower GI bleeding evaluation and endoscopic treatment
• Emergency endoscopy for acute haemorrhage

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Dr Gupta evaluates and manages patients with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis using structured diagnostic protocols and long-term disease management strategies:

• Crohn's disease diagnosis and management
• Ulcerative colitis assessment and treatment
• IBD-related complication management
• Biological therapy evaluation and monitoring
• Long-term IBD surveillance and follow-up

Liver and Hepatobiliary Disorders

Patients with liver diseases and hepatobiliary conditions are assessed and managed with evidence-based hepatology protocols:

• Hepatitis B and C evaluation and management
• Fatty liver disease diagnosis and lifestyle intervention
• Liver cirrhosis assessment and complication management
• Ascites evaluation and therapeutic paracentesis
• Hepatic encephalopathy management

Acid-Peptic and Functional Disorders

Patients with acid-related conditions and functional gastrointestinal disorders are assessed and managed with targeted clinical and endoscopic evaluation:

• Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease management
• Peptic ulcer disease diagnosis and treatment
• Functional dyspepsia evaluation and management
• Irritable bowel syndrome assessment and care
• Motility disorder diagnosis and treatment

Emergency Gastroenterology

Patients presenting with acute gastrointestinal emergencies are rapidly assessed and managed with prompt clinical and endoscopic intervention:

• Acute upper and lower GI bleeding stabilisation
• Gastrointestinal obstruction assessment and management
• Acute liver failure evaluation and critical care support
• Perforation risk assessment and management coordination
• Emergency endoscopy and acute GI intervention

Professional Experience

Current Hospital Affiliations

Dr Kunal Kumar Gupta currently consults at:

• Manipal Hospital, EM Bypass, Kolkata
• Manipal Hospital, Mukundapur, Kolkata

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, Calcutta National Medical College
• DNB Internal Medicine, Peerless Hospital, Kolkata
• DrNB Medical Gastroenterology, Peerless Hospital, Kolkata
• CCEBDM, Certificate in Evidence-Based Diabetes Management, Public Health Foundation of India
• Medical Training Initiative (MTI), Medway Maritime Hospital, UK, Gastroenterology and Acute Medicine, ST3 Level
• Registered with the West Bengal Medical Council
• Registered with the General Medical Council, UK

Research and Academic Contributions

• Delivered seminars and clinical case discussions during residency and consultant roles
• Presented clinical research and thesis findings during DrNB training
• Actively mentors junior medical residents and participates in academic rounds and CME programmes

Professional Memberships

• Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG)
• American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

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